The law, which is among dozens of Republican proposals pushing back against transgender rights, will prohibit “students of the male sex from competing on a team designated for students of the female sex.”
FILE - Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon delivers his State of the State address to the Wyoming Legislature on Feb. 14, 2022, in Cheyenne, Wyo. Wyoming has become the 19th state to ban transgender athletes from playing on girls or women's sports teams after the Republican governor opted not to veto the legislation. Gov. Gordon allowed the bill to become law without his signature Friday, March 17, 2023, saying he supports and agrees with the overall goal of fairness in competitive female sports.
The law, which takes effect July 1, will prohibit “students of the male sex from competing on a team designated for students of the female sex.” It's among dozens of Republican proposals pushing back against transgender rights in statehouses across the U.S., including measures to ban gender-affirming care for minors, restrict drag shows, and prevent transgender people from using restrooms, locker rooms and other facilities associated with their gender identities.
“It’s about erasing and excluding trans people from participation in all aspects of public life,” he said. “Inclusive teams that support all athletes and encourage participation should be the standard for all school sports.” The bill stipulates that if the law is suspended because of a suit, a five-member school activity commission will determine on an individual basis if transgender students are eligible to compete in gender-designated sports that don't correspond to their birth-assigned sex.The law applies to public school students in grades 7 through 12 who participate in interscholastic sports.
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